Stevenage SG18 area guide
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Is Stevenage SG18 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG18), recorded crime is 22% below the national average, homes sell for around £426,293 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 22% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£426,293
Population
35,266
Recorded crime
177.2
Schools
12
Broadband
81%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Stevenage SG18
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG18 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (453 of 16,336) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 254 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in SG18, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (111 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SG18 (May 24–Apr 26, average 124/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 14,411
Owned 70% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SG18.
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Stevenage SG18: frequently asked questions
Is Stevenage SG18 a good place to live?
In Stevenage (SG18), recorded crime is 22% below the national average, homes sell for around £426,293 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Stevenage SG18?
Recorded crime in Stevenage SG18 runs at 177.2 per 1,000 properties, 22% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Stevenage SG18 safe?
Crime in Stevenage SG18 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stevenage SG18 runs at 177.2 per 1,000 properties, 22% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Stevenage SG18?
Homes in Stevenage SG18 sell for around £426,293 on average, based on 588 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Stevenage SG18 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stevenage SG18 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (453 of 16,336) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 254 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Stevenage SG18?
There are 12 schools in Stevenage SG18 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Stevenage SG18 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Stevenage SG18, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Stevenage SG18 a deprived area?
Stevenage SG18 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).